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Looking for a venue with a lasting impression for your next event? The Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site provides a truly unique atmosphere and is the perfect setting for hosting a variety of occasions.

Situated just south of the Village of Oil Springs, the 1960s museum building sits on the world's first oil field surrounded by reproduction 19th century jerker lines, wooden pump jacks, and three-pole derricks. In our care are over 9,000 objects that help us interpret the oil heritage of the County of Lambton and the significant contributions made globally to the oil industry.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free WiFi
  • Audio/Visual equipment access
  • Free parking

Typical events hosted at the museum:

  • Business meetings
  • Movie screenings
  • Book launches
  • Family reunions
  • Photo shoots
  • Car shows

Theatre Room

Rate
  • $25.00 including tax
  • After hours $20.00/h
  • Refreshment service $1.00/person
Equipment
  • Audio/visual equipment
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Free WiFi
Capacity
  • 60 people – lecture style
  • 30 to 36 people – seated, tables & chairs
  • 15 to 25 people – u-shaped table

Pavilion

Rate
  • $25.00 including tax
  • After hours $20.00/h
Facilities
  • Indoor washroom
  • Drinking water access
Capacity
  • 10 picnic tables
  • Approx. 50 people seated with 4 wheelchair spots. Total capacity is 52 people

Whole Site

Rate
  • $250.00 including tax
  • After hours $20.00/h
  • Refreshment service $1.00/person
Facilities
  • Access to the indoor/outdoor exhibits
  • Free WiFi
  • Tables and chairs
Capacity

250 people

*Rates include staffing, standard room furniture, and house AV equipment. Time required for setup and teardown must be included in the time you have booked. We are an unlicensed venue and therefore alcohol is not permitted on site.

Meeting Room

Theatre room

Pavilion outside OMC

Picnic pavilion

Photo Shoots

Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site provides a beautiful backdrop for photography. Whether you're interested in taking special event photographs or bringing your camera club, our industrial heritage landscape is an interesting setting.

$45 per hour + HST for commercial photoshoots

Oil Museum grounds with flowers

Oil Museum of Canada Grounds

Catering

We can offer light refreshments for your event, however we do not provide catering. If you are interested in a catered event, you are welcome to make arrangements.

Parking

There is free onsite parking located near the entrance from Gum Bed Line. The parking lot is open daily, including during events. We can accommodate buses and large vehicles, but note that space is limited. There is an accessible parking spot located beside the main building along with an electric vehicle charging station. Charges apply.

Contact us for additional information and to arrange a tour of our space.

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